Technical Textiles

25/04/2022 – Japan

Japan

Lowest cotton imports since World War II

Due to the tense economic circumstances in Japan, the situation for the textile industry there remains difficult. This also applies to cotton imports. By Editorial staff

Michael Ryan, Head of Global Development and Fespa Global Print Expo, has observed that “consumers are increasingly looking for ethical, sustainable and responsible production”. © Fespa

20/04/2022 – Interview with Michael Ryan

Interview with Michael Ryan

Fespa Global Print Expo: A decade of change

One of the largest and most important events for the specialty printing industry will take place in June at Messe Berlin: The Fespa Global Print Expo. ... By Editorial staff

Leading nonwovens solutions providers have already confirmed their participation at Cinte Techtextil 2022. © Messe Frankfurt

14/04/2022 – Trade fair

Trade fair

Showcasing nonwovens at Cinte Techtextil China 2022

Cinte Techtextil China 2022, the trade fair for technical textile and nonwoven products, will be held September 6 – 8, 2022, in the Shanghai New International ... By Editorial staff

Mimaki's latest large format inkjet printers, including the JV330-160 eco-solvent inkjet printer, feature high color quality with high throughput. © Mimaki

13/04/2022 – Textile printing

Textile printing

Mimaki’s newest product series

Mimaki launches new large format inkjet printer series, the 330 Series, as well as a new range of CG-AR entry-level cutting plotters. By Editorial staff

The world’s leading yarn machine manufacturers are preparing to exhibit their newest machinery and innovations at the ITM 2022 exhibition. © ITM

12/04/2022 – Trade fairs

Trade fairs

Innovations in yarn technologies at ITM 2022

International Textile Machinery Exhibition ITM 2022 will be held at Istanbul Tuyap Fair and Congress Center on June 14–18, 2022 after a 3-year break. By Editorial staff

The FibreCoat founders (from left): Dr Alexander Lüking, Richard Haas and Dr Robert Brüll. © FibreCoat

11/04/2022 – Startup

Startup

Technical textiles made from aluminium-coated high-performance fibres

At JEC World 2022, May 3–5, 2022, FibreCoat will introduce its new AluCoat product line for the first time as part of the Startup Booster competition. By Editorial staff

08/04/2022 – Face masks

Face masks

PP melt blown nonwoven fabric

Face masks are considered a suitable method to protect people against respiratory viruses. There are different types of them and their efficiency of protection ... By Editorial staff